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the table or counter or on inclined or wet surfaces or where it can fall.
• Always release the ON-button, unplug the appliance, wait for the
motor to reach standstill, before taking off or assembling any accesso-
ries, and placing the appliance on a suitable surface, where it cannot
fall.
• Do not place the appliance or any part of it in a range, or on or near
hot surfaces (e.g. burner, heater or oven).
• Do not immerse the motor housing or power cord in water or any
other liquid. Do not pour or drip any liquids on the motor housing or
power cord. When liquids are spilled on the motor housing, immedi-
ately unplug the appliance and dry the motor housing to avoid risk of
electric shock or fire. Do not attempt to operate the appliance, when
liquids are on or in the motor housing. With the appliance connected
to the power supply, do not touch the appliance with wet hands or
when the appliance is damp or wet or is touching wet surfaces. In this
case do not touch the appliance but immediately unplug the power
cord from the power supply and dry the appliance (see ›Care and
cleaning‹).
• Do not clean the motor block, the power cord or the whisk holder in
an automatic dishwasher!
• To avoid damage, do not use any abrasive cleaners, corrosive chemi-
cals (i.e. disinfectants, bleach) or cleaning pads for operation or clea-
ning. Do not use any hard or sharp utensils for operation or cleaning.
• The appliance is intended for blending and mixing food. Do not
use
the appliance for any other purpose.
• The appliance is not suited for chopping extremely hard food, such
as nutmeg, coffee beans and grain.
• Do not operate the appliance, when the appliance or any part of it is
likely to be damaged, to avoid risk of fire, electric shock or any other
injuries to persons and/or damage. The appliance or its parts are like-
ly to be damaged, if the appliance has been subject to inadmissible
strain (e.g. overheating, mechanical or electric shock), or if there are
any cracks, excessively frayed or melted parts, or distortions, or if the
